Beverages
Get Up & Go Blueberry Date Cocoa Smoothie
Sweetened with dates and boosted with coffee, this fruity smoothie gets its creamy texture from a simple trick: puréeing the dates before adding the frozen fruit.
By Zaynab Issa
Sparkling Tangawizi
Balanced and refreshing, this sparkling soda features plenty of fresh ginger for a sweet heat.
By Zaynab Issa
Cardamom-Rose Bhang
This sweet, refreshing, cannabis drink is a staple of Holi. Our version is creamy, floral, and ideal for any spring celebration.
By Rachel Gurjar
Salted Watermelon Margarita
It’s refreshing, naturally sweet without added sugar, and just look at that PINK!
By Molly Baz
Chocolaty Chai
This sweet and spiced chai is a cross between gingery masala chai and rich hot cocoa—the best of both cozy drink worlds.
By Zaynab Issa
Mango and Greens Smoothie
This green smoothie gets its kick of nutrients from a heap of spinach or kale and its energizing tropical vibes from coconut water.
By Kendra Vaculin
Spicy Lemon-Ginger Tonic, Two Ways
Top this concentrate with hot water to make a steamy, cold-busting elixir, or pour it over ice with sparkling water for a sweet-spicy refresher.
By Kendra Vaculin
Banana-Blueberry Smoothie With Tahini
A grown-up drinkable take on the classic combo of PB&J, with tahini for nutty richness and cinnamon and vanilla for a little added complexity.
By Kendra Vaculin
Creamy Strawberry-Ginger Smoothie
Sweet strawberry, zingy ginger, and creamy yogurt join forces in this punchy pink refresher. Added dates ensure the final smoothie isn’t overly tart.
By Kendra Vaculin
Creamy-Dreamy Strawberry-Banana Smoothie
Everything you want in an easy strawberry smoothie, it’s perfectly creamy from milk, Greek yogurt, and bananas, and just sweet enough from a dollop of honey.
By Rachel Gurjar
Champagne Cocktail
Elevate your classic glass of bubbly simply by adding a bit of sugar and a few dashes of bitters. The long spiral of zest makes any drink look fancy.
By Talia Baiocchi
Easy, Elegant Christmas Punch
This understated holiday punch has a cognac base brightened by a simple lemon syrup and lightly sweet sherry.
By David Wondrich
Bananas Flambé
Caramelized bananas in a boozy, butterscotch-y sauce served over creamy mascarpone makes for a delicious dessert paying homage to a classic.
By Claire Saffitz
Tiramisu-y Icebox Cake
This light, coffee-flavored cake is a fun twist on the decadent classic, with layers of Kahlúa-soaked ladyfingers set between a sweet mascarpone filling.
By Claire Saffitz
Spiced Red Wine and Coke
This easy cocktail is budget booze’s highest calling. Cheap wine gets a makeover thanks to lemon, lots of ginger, and the caramelly complexity of cola.
By Shilpa Uskokovic
Easy Lemon Drop
This punchy sweet-and-sour lemon drop “martini” is best served with a side of gossip at your next happy hour.
By Rachel Gurjar
Country Mince Pie
A sleeper hit from Bon Appetit’s 1974 Thanksgiving menu, this mincemeat pie recipe is deeply fruity and loaded with warm spices.
By Rick Martinez
Poo Driver Cocktail
What began as a prank is now a beloved brunch cocktail at Cafe Mutton in Hudson, NY. Who knew prune juice, lemon juice, vodka, and Fernet could be so delicious?
By Shaina Loew-Banayan
BA’s Best Apple Pie
Reducing the liquid in this mile-high apple pie recipe to a syrupy consistency concentrates the flavor and yields the ideal juicy sauciness.
By Claire Saffitz